Five Pillars of Navigating Change

hange is one of life’s few certainties. Sometimes it comes with the shift of seasons, sometimes with the transitions of aging, and sometimes through unexpected challenges. In recent years, I’ve walked through many such changes—saying goodbye to my mother after years of complicated moments, yet finding peace in our final day together; facing the slow, humbling work of healing after a fall as I navigate the realities of aging; and learning to embrace both the joys and challenges of shared living.

Falling Into Fall: Support, the Third Pillar of Navigating Change

Support isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom. When change drains your energy and steadiness, external tools step in. Supplements rebuild resilience, essential oils calm or uplift within seconds, and mindful practices like breathwork or journaling create pockets of stability. Together, these layers anchor you so you don’t just push through change—you reset, replenish, and rise with steadier footing.

Peggy Washburn

Sep 253 min read

How to Move Through Change with Purpose and Awareness – focus on the first pillar, journaling, and intention.

Falling Into Fall: Awareness, the First Pillar of Navigating Change

Awareness is the practice of tuning in—to your body, your thoughts, your emotions, and the shifting world around you. It’s more than a passing observation; it’s a conscious decision to notice and name what’s happening in the present moment.

Peggy Washburn

Aug 275 min read

How to Move Through Change with Purpose and Conscious Choice – introduction and overview of the five pillars.

Falling Into Fall: An Introduction to the Five Pillars of Navigating Change

Five Pillars of Navigating Change. These pillars provide a practical framework to guide us through transitions, offering stability, clarity, and empowerment.

Peggy Washburn

Aug 263 min read

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